Springview WWTP - Secondary Treatment Plant in Springview, Nebraska

Springview WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Springview, Nebraska, serving a population of 336. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level for small communities in the United States. As a small-scale facility, it plays a vital role in protecting local water quality in the rural Great Plains region. The plant has a designed capacity of 113.56 million gallons per year and discharges a similar volume annually. Under the U.S. Clean Water Act, such facilities operate under National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy, which set effluent limits to protect receiving waters. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Niobrara River, a tributary of the Missouri River. The Niobrara River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the region. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this sensitive river system.

The plant discharges into the Niobrara River watershed, which flows into the Missouri River and ultimately the Mississippi River system. The Niobrara River is known for its high water quality and supports diverse aquatic species, including several fish and invertebrate communities. The region's semi-arid climate and agricultural land use make proper wastewater treatment essential for maintaining stream health and downstream water resources.